On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Jul 24, 2020 | Drug Charges
Many drug crimes start with a traffic stop, but sometimes a conspiracy runs deep enough to merit years-long investigations. In the case of a large group of subjects for drug trafficking, drug charges can range wildly and can unfairly bunch alleged offenders into...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Jul 15, 2020 | Drug Charges, Firm News
In the practice of medicine, prescription drugs are part of everyday life. Most medical professionals deal with opioids and other addictive prescription drugs on a daily basis. Because of this accessibility and other causes, prescription drug addiction is a constant...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Apr 9, 2020 | Drug Charges
While the possession and sale of marijuana remain illegal under federal law, many states have legalized or decriminalized this drug. However, South Carolina still retains relatively severe penalties for marijuana. Despite various attempts to change the state’s...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Apr 8, 2020 | Drug Charges
South Carolina motorists arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance could receive either misdemeanor or felony charges. Even for a first offense, the state mandates minimum jail time for DUI. If you are facing a South Carolina DUI...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Mar 26, 2020 | Drug Charges
Benzodiazepines are depressant drugs used to treat seizures, muscle spasms, insomnia or anxiety. Because of their potential for abuse, they are Schedule IV controlled substances. This means they are only available with a prescription. Doctors first developed...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Mar 12, 2020 | Drug Charges
If you find yourself dealing with drug charges, it may be hard to know what the differences between illegal and controlled substances are. Many of the common guidelines used come from one statute, which categorizes each drug into a clear classification. Knowing about...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Dec 6, 2019 | Drug Charges
If you find yourself arrested in South Carolina on charges of drug possession with the intent to distribute, you may not understand the implications. The police may have found drugs in your vicinity and put you in cuffs. There are two prongs to this very serious...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Nov 7, 2019 | Drug Charges
You may have an upcoming surgery or another medical procedure at a facility in South Carolina, one that may put you in a lot of pain or discomfort afterward. To help with your recovery, your doctor may prescribe you an opioid, one known for its addictive nature. In...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Aug 31, 2019 | Drug Charges
Some states have decriminalized marijuana and even legalized it for medical or recreational use. South Carolina, however, is not one of those states, and the penalties for possession of even a small amount can be severe. Marijuana possession According to the National...
On Behalf of Stirling & O'Connell | Aug 28, 2019 | Drug Charges
As the prescription drug epidemic becomes more prominent in the media, South Carolina is not exempt from the same problems the rest of the country faces. This problem affects people of all ages and the Mayo Clinic states that the most commonly abused drugs are...
